【文章內(nèi)容簡介】 D. General Eisenhower became President of the United States.3. A. The captain has to supervise the officers on the bridge. B. One of the functions of the captain is to perform marriages at sea. C. The captain is ultimately responsible for the safety of the passengers. D. The captain of a ship has many duties.4. A. The hotel has a large fitness center with an indoor pool. B. This hotel is the most luxurious in the city. C. There is a concierge on every floor. D. All rooms are suites with balconies.5. A. The modem transmits date at bps. B. The monitor is not in color. C. My new puter does not have the latest technology. D. The software programs have not been upgraded.Skill 2 熟悉事實技巧核心線索 1 文中可能明確地表述了事實例子： The pany is 20 years old.事實： The pany is 20 years old.線索 2 句子的從句可能隱藏著事實例子： No one believed the pany would succeed when it began twenty years ago in a small town.事實： The pany is 20 years old.線索 3 文中同一事實可能用不同的詞匯來表述例子： In the two decades since it opened its doors, the pany has always been profitable.事實： The pany is 20 years old. ( Two decades means the same as 20 years and opened its doors means the same as started.)練習General Statements1. The ship’s cabins are equipped for a passenger’s safety and fort.2. Electronic mail is improving munication.3. The weather is seasonably cold.4. Medical research is under attack from animal rights groups.5. Oil panies are investigating alternate sources of fuels.Supporting FactsA. It was below freezing this morning.B. Life jackets are stowed under each bed.C. People find they write more often when they use .D. Protesters want to stop experiments on animals.E. All cabins have their own water purification system.F. Thousands of animal rights activists blocked the entrances to six research facilities.G. Oil, coal, and gas are limited resources.H. Correspondents from all over the world can send letters instantaneously via their puters.I. We expect more snow and ice later today.J. Solar energy may be one substitute for petroleumbased fuels.Skill 3 推測結(jié)論技巧核心線索 1 從重復的詞語和相互關(guān)聯(lián)的單詞可以獲得推測的線索。例子： Everyone wants to be with their families. Employees are happier if they have family time to take their children for bike rides, spend time with their parents, and go out to dinner with their spouse.推測： families, family, children, parents, spouse 暗示文章的主題與家庭有關(guān)。線索 2 從信息的組合形式，特別是一些似乎省略了的步驟獲得推測線索。例子： On the first day of work, new employees report to orientation. There will be sessions on pany policy, employee benefits, and product history. On the fourth days, employees will be assigned to a trainer in their department.推測： 介紹大會將持續(xù)3天線索 3 推測可能是陳述的下一個邏輯結(jié)果。例子： Everyone will want to buy the product.推測： 該產(chǎn)品制造商將贏利。練習1. The politician lost the election.A. She was absentminded.B. Her policies weren’t popular with the voters.C. She was elected on the first ballot.2. It took over an hour to drive just five miles.A. The traffic was very heavy.B. The distance was very long.C. Our car is very fast.3. Mozart could play the violin and harpsichord when he was only five.A. He was taught by his father.B. He didn’t want to play the trombone.C. He was very precocious.4. A knowledgeable consumer waits until items go on sale.A. Smart shoppers like to save money.B. If you know you need something, buy it now.C. The best items are never on sale.5. Company earnings would have been higher had there been no strike.A. The workers will not go on strike.B. The striking workers reduced the profitability of the pany.C. Earnings are always higher in the last quarter.Skill 4 熟悉寫作目的練習 want to congratulate Mr. Prahinski, who was responsible for the awardwinning design of our new handheld personal municator.What is the purpose of this statement?A. To criticize B. To persuade C. To inform D. To praise would like you to meet our new Front Desk Manager, , who has been with our sister hotel in Rio.A. What is the purpose of this statement?B. A. To amuse B. To praise C. To inform D. To criticize the future, I hope that there will be more attention paid to our customers’ needs and less time spent on your own personal affairs.What is the purpose of this statement?A. To apologize B. To praise C. To criticize D. To inform are 365 days in a year, except in a leap year, when there are 366.What is the purpose of this statement?A. To inform B. To persuade C. To apologize D. To praise5. We apologize for the delay, but the severe weather patterns in the area have grounded all planes.What is the purpose of this statement?A. To persuade B. To apologize C. To amuse D. To criticize練習Question 15 refer to the following page from an appointment calendar.March28 Monday 31 ThursdayMeet train 6:42 at station 4:00 pm Teleconference29 Tuesday April 1Friday6:00 Tennis W/T. Kral 10:00 Staff meeting 11:00 Mr. James Gonsalves30 Wednesday 2 Saturday12:00 pm Lunch at Elizabeth’s Cafe 7:30 am John Linggolf courseW/Ms. Wdlby 3 Sunday is this calendar used for?A. To schedule appointmentsB. To organize ideasC. To cancel appointmentsD. To take notes2. Where is the appointment with John Ling?A. 7:30 .B. After the weekendC. On the golf courseD. Saturday morning3. What can be inferred from this page?A. There will be a teleconference on Tuesday.B. The staff meeting on Friday will be not be longer than an hour.C. There will be a tennis game on Thursday.D. Ms. Wel